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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Friday September 20, 2024 ( 11 items )  

American Indian College Fund Welcomes 2024-25 Student Ambassador Cohort
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- The American Indian College Fund issued the following news release: * * * Student Scholars Begin Their Year with Leadership Training * * * Nine Indigenous students from across Indian Country were selected to serve as the American Indian College Fund's (College Fund) 2024-25 student ambassadors. Student ambassadors gain valuable leadership and communications skills while working to create greater visibility of American Indians and Alaska Natives and an understand  more

Arapahoe County Providing Support for Parks, Trails, Open Spaces
LITTLETON, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * More than $27 million distributed to cities and towns for parks and recreation projects * * * Arapahoe County Commissioners celebrated the distribution of more than $27 million to cities, towns and partner agencies as part of the County's Open Spaces Shareback & Grant Awards Ceremony. This year's event, which took place on Sept. 18 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Event Center, recognizes   more

Colo. Gov. Polis: High Altitude Geothermal, LLC Becomes First Rural Jump-Start Participant in Moffat County
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: CRAIG -- Today, Governor Polis and The Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that High Altitude Geothermal, LLC is the first Moffat County business and the first geothermal company to join the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) program. The RJS program is intended to encourage economic development and job creation in rur  more

Colo. Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting Releases September Economic Forecast
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Forecast shows inflation in Colorado falling faster than national inflation, GDP growth expected to remain steady * * * Today, the Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting released the September economic forecast for Colorado. After several quarters of strong growth where Colorado outperformed the U.S. in wages and income, the forecast shows a return to more normali  more

Colo. House Democrats: Colorado's Economy Strong With Tightening Budget Conditions Ahead
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the September quarterly economic forecasts. "Years of strategic budgeting and governance have placed us on a steady course for the future," said JBC Chair Shannon Bird, D-Westminster. "Over the last few years, Democ  more

Colo. House Democrats: Rep. Hamrick Visits Technical College
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: AURORA, CO - Representative Eliza Hamrick today visited Pickens Technical College and The Excel Center to learn more about post-secondary education and workforce opportunities for Coloradans. "I'd like to thank the folks hosting me at Pickens Technical College and The Excel Center - it was great to hear about their emerging programs to not only meet our workforce needs but make it easier for students   more

Colo. Senate Democrats: Colorado's Economy Strong With Tightening Budget Conditions Ahead
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release: Democratic members of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) today released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the September quarterly economic forecasts. "Years of strategic budgeting and governance have placed us on a steady course for the future," said JBC Chair Shannon Bird, D-Westminster. "Over the last few years, Democ  more

Holland & Hart Named a 2024 Colorado Powerhouse by Law360
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart is proud to be named to Law360's inaugural Colorado Regional Powerhouse list. The feature on Holland & Hart highlights the firm's "reputation as a leading platform for renewable energy deals and complicated litigation." Trademark partner Hope Hamilton told Law360, "We are one of the few general practice firms that still exists, so when we have client needs ... that run the gamut of whatever in  more

Joint Release: Water and Agriculture Review Committee Advances Bills to Remove Mining Waste, Protect Habitats, and Plan for Future Water Projects
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: The Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee today advanced bills to facilitate the removal of harmful mining waste, protect fish and wildlife habitats, and explore a sustainable funding plan for future water projects. Bill 4, sponsored by Senator Jeff Bridges, D-Arapahoe County, and Representatives Karen McCormick, D-Longmont, and Matthew Martinez, D-Monte Vista, would creat  more

Joint Release: Water and Agriculture Review Committee Advances Bills to Remove Mining Waste, Protect Habitats, Plan for Future Water Projects
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: The Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee today advanced bills to facilitate the removal of harmful mining waste, protect fish and wildlife habitats, and explore a sustainable funding plan for future water projects. Bill 4, sponsored by Senator Jeff Bridges, D-Arapahoe County, and Representatives Karen McCormick, D-Longmont, and Matthew Martinez, D-Monte Vista, would crea  more

Suspicious Package Addressed to Colorado Secretary of State's Office Intercepted, Under Investigation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 19 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Today a suspicious package addressed to the Colorado Secretary of State's Office was intercepted at a state mail facility. The package contained white powder and was sent with a return address to the "U.S. Traitor Elimination Army." It is similar to packages received by several Secretaries of State around the nation, first reported yesterday. The package is under investigation by   more